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30 Days to Better Golf - Workout 5 - Week 2

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Welcome to Week 2 of our fifth workout series, 30 Days to Better Golf. This series features a variety of products that are easy to store, compact to travel with and lightweight. The concept is to offer you a different workout every 30 days to prevent boredom and increase your enthusiasm to get fit for your game! This workout series features the GolfGym a great tool to work on strength for your swing! You can order one from the Pro Shop to get started!

Heres a list of our goals for every 30 day workout:

1)Strengthen the shoulder girdle for more stability at the top of your backswing2)Strengthen the trunk which is critical in making an effective turn3)Strengthen the core muscles for better balance4)Strengthen the forearms and wrists for better club control5)Strengthen the upper arms for added distance off the tee6)Strengthen the hip girdle for more power off the tee7)Strengthen the upper legs for improved balance during your swing8)Strengthen the lower legs for more push-off power in the downswing9)Improve flexibility to lower the risk of injuries and improve range of motion10)Increase flexibility of the shoulder girdle for more stability at the top of your back swing 11)Increase flexibility of the upper legs for improved balance during your swing12)Increase flexibility of your hip girdle for more power and club head speed 13)Increase flexibility of the lower legs for more push-off power in the downswing14)Increase the flexibility of the trunk which is critical in making an effective turn15)Increase the flexibility of the forearms and wrists for better club control16)Ultimately increase your overall fitness level and reduce your handicap!

Take these simple steps before beginning:

Step 1: To determine your current fitness level, take the Fitness Analyzer at KellyBlackburn.comStep 2: Print a copy of the training log. Step 3: Each week you will receive new exercises. This is a progressive workout which means that every week you will perform the new exercises along with the exercises from weeks prior. Step 4: Perform the workout 3 times a week for maximum results!

Grab your GolfGym and lets get started!

SHOULDER

Start: Place one foot in the loop, hold the training grip in one hand and place your feet shoulder width apart.

Action: Slowly raise the arm upward.

Finish: Hold at shoulder height for a few seconds and repeat 8-10 times. Do the same for the opposite side..

Tips: Strengthen the shoulder girdle for more stability at the top of your back.

UPPER ARM BICEP

Start: Place one foot in the loop, hold the training grip in one hand palm up and place your feet shoulder width apart.

Finish: Hold for a few seconds, return to the start position and repeat 8-10 times. Do the same for the opposite side.

Tips: Strengthen the upper arms for added distance off the tee

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Editor's Note: Kelly Blackburn has traveled the PGA Tour and Champions Tour circuits as a fitness consultant and trainer for 13 years. Kelly welcomes your email questions and comments, contact her at BlackburnOnTour@aol.com. Visit KellyBlackburn.com to learn more about health and fitness for golf.